Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 26 HWY
Horsepower
240
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Miranda H
Small SUV with a big attitude.
This is a great SUV. It is the perfect size for a small family and to fit in small parking spots. It is incredibly reliable, very comfortable. Mine does have the 3rd row, which is small but big enough for small children. However, the trunk space is limited and with the 3rd row up no space. Seat warmers are a must and I love the steering wheel warmer. The navigation is easy to use and so are the vehicle settings. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone wanting a smaller SUV.
accountCircle Mr. B
Discovery sport - no problems.
The discovery sport is an amazing car that I have yet to have any problems with and it has given me lots of comfort throughout the year or so. We had bought leather seats and not too many upgrades to the car, although it has been well. It was very reliable and has performed well. Once I had a flat tire on the highway and I had called for a mechanic through the car, and it had worked well, although we did have to wait an hour to receive help. No issues whatsoever, and out car did contain a spare tire.
accountCircle Bonnie H
Pros and cons of a 2016 Land Rover discovery sport.
Purchased vehicle used 2 years ago, first month the moonroof glass spider. Warranty did not cover cost. Since then, car has been great. Oil change is pricey; synthetic oil and can only take high-end gas. Drives smooth, great pick-up when accelerating. Biggest con-remote starter after downloading the Land Rover application; however, must renew annually for $120./year. Overall, would recommend this vehicle, spacious as well (front, back, and hatch). I am able to travel with 2 cane corsos in the hatch and they both have room to lie down.
accountCircle Peter M
Absolute comfort. Great performance and stylish look
Not as reliable as I would like. Car handling and performance is a dream though. Very comfortable interior. Electronic system can be glitchy at times. Open glass roof is a really nice feature. Spacious interior. Love the black trim and look of the car
accountCircle Frank T
Land Rover Discovery Sport
A little about my Land Rover Sport Discovery. I have taken family trips with it and handle like a dream. My Family had plenty of room to stretch out and not be on top of each other when we all went to the beach recently and loved the fact they had another row of seats in back so they could all do their own things. I have had no car problems with my Land Rover but I do got to warn you that it a little on the rough side when it comes to gas. I spend about $100. Dollars that day to the beach for a back and forth trip. Let's see features to this SUV backup camera, help with self parking, surround Bose system which is awesome, automatic windshield wipers, large sunroof, heated and cooling driver and passenger chairs which is great during the seasons.
accountCircle John C
I like the car a lot it is very comfortable on long drives.
Very comfortable, peppy good pickup. The main complaint I have with the car involves the sound system. The USB slot is in a very awkward location and it is difficult to insert the thumb drives. In a way this is a safety feature because it prevents me from changing the drives while the car is moving. The touch screen is not particularly sensitive.
accountCircle Ms R
Enjoying my vehicle purchase of the 2016 Land Rover discovery sport se.
I haven’t had any problems with the lr discovery sport thus far, and the high tech features, such as navigation, push start, leather seats are an added benefit. The lr discovery sport also gets excellent gas mileage, along with the most of using ultra premium gas.
accountCircle Amanda G
Love it, great ride, comfortable and safe.
Comfortable problems with key lock at times, heated seats, heated steering wheel are great. Smooth ride, good soundsystem, good in snow and rain, lots of room, drink holders too tight, love the sunroof, push button starter sometimes fails, uses super gas.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Chris Domino
Service nightmare.
Stay far away. Have had issues with almost every part of the vehicle. I’ve owned for just over 2 years and have had numerous issues with headlights, a/c, fuel gauge and now I am being told the turbo charger needs to be replaced.
accountCircle Byron W
I am not sure what niche to put it in but it is all around a decent vehicle.
I think it is underpowered. The four cylinder engine struggles to get it moving at times. I get around 17 miles per gallon around town. It has a small fuel tank so get ready for frequent gas stops. I have not had any mechanical issues yet. The one positive is the big car ride it feels very secure and has a comfortable ride.
accountCircle Simone
Gear selector sensor
Gear selector sensor failed. My discovery is just out of warranty, broke down last week, gear selector wouldn’t move out of park. $2.300 to fix. The service team are doing their best and are lovely but I’m super disappointed that Landrover aren’t fixing at their cost. Yes out of warranty. Bought brand new less than 4 years ago $72,0000. Has anyone had the same problem?
accountCircle Bob L
Cheaply made for a luxury and expensive brand.
There are many problems with this vehicle: electrical issue, feels like a very cheaply made vehicle, no power, very slow up hill. Terrible transmission, the screen keeps shutting off. My wife does not like the window button, placed too high. The only good thing is suspension.
accountCircle Syd T
Stylish, just not my type.
The car is really nice. I am a super fan of the space and design of the car however, I feel it is a bit outdated for 2016 in comparison of some basic, non-luxury vehicles I have seen. It is quite bouncy as I ride on my rugged street and I wish it was a little heavier than what it is. Overall the reliability is cool, I never had any issues in the snow/icy roads. Hoping to replace soon, need a different look and feel.
accountCircle Byron W
It is a Land Rover and not made from spare parts.
I have had the freon for the air conditioning refilled and had the brake pads replaced after only 15000 miles. It is a comfortable vehicle and has the ride and drive characteristics of a much larger vehicle. The engine and drivetrain have not been an issue. It has a very thirsty four cylinder engine that seems very underpowered at times. I would suggest renting the model that you want to buy before buying this not so inexpensive vehicle.
accountCircle Jennifer P
Like I stated before I have had problems with the hatch.
It has a rattle when the stereo is on. Also I have had problems with the hatch. It drives very smooth. It takes premium gas so that is a factor to consider as well. The interior is leather and has held up well. The paint is not showing any signs of sun damage like some cars do.

Land Rover Discovery Sport Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE Sport
240 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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HSE Sport
240 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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HSE LUX Sport
240 HP 22 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Owner Reviews

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4 stars 28%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 6%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Beth C on March 21, 2021
Love this car - reliable and fun!
Love how sturdy it is. Performs well - especially in poor weather. I always feel safe. It is fun to drive a great pick up. Love the heated steering wheel and seats. Not bad on gas mileage either. Only issue was an oil leak which was covered under warranty.
accountCircle Syd T on March 17, 2021
Stylish, just not my type.
The car is really nice. I am a super fan of the space and design of the car however, I feel it is a bit outdated for 2016 in comparison of some basic, non-luxury vehicles I have seen. It is quite bouncy as I ride on my rugged street and I wish it was a little heavier than what it is. Overall the reliability is cool, I never had any issues in the snow/icy roads. Hoping to replace soon, need a different look and feel.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Byron W.

Rides and drives like a much larger vehicle. Comfortable, filled with technology, made by a premium brand. It is a reliable vehicle that I would not hesitate to take it off road. It has a very stable highway ride.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Byron W.

It does not have very much interior space and gets poor fuel economy. I have had issues with the brakes and the original tires were only good for twenty five thousand miles. The cooling system seems to be somewhat insufficient.

Ranks #12 Luxury Compact SUV by Owners

The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has an average owner rating of 4.53 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 16 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #6 Luxury Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #6 of 16 other Luxury Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport A Good Car?

Yes. It has great handling and look of an SUV. The tech inside the car is pretty good. The overall body of the car is sturdy and provides a premium feel to it.
Mrutyumjai K.
I find it to be an excellent vehicle and reliable. It handles very nice in all types of weather and I feel very comfortable driving it.
Kendra L.
It is dependable and rides like a much larger vehicle. The small engine struggles at times, but the turbo helps. It burns gas like a V8.
Jackie P.
Yes, it is solid and safe and easy to drive. Great interior options. Good color and rim options. Also a very cool SUV to drive.
Brie L.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport?

I haven't experienced any problems with the car yet. It is strong and drives pretty well. The mileage is not at its best but you cannot ask a better mileage from a premium car.
Mrutyumjai K.
I find that it is a very reliable vehicle. I have had no issues with this vehicle thus far. The vehicle is very well made and sturdy.
Kendra L.
It is reliable. I have not had any major issues. The air conditioner was not getting cold about 6 months after I got it. For some reason the freon was low.
Kim H.
Only some electronic issues with the screen. Sometimes needs to reboot. Nothing else has gone wrong. A great SUV.
Paula W.

Is The 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport A Good Value?

It costs around 50k with most of the options. I feel some of the features ante overpriced, where you can get them standard from its rivals.
Mrutyumjai K.
I bought my discovery at CarMax and it was considered used. It only had 14,000 miles. To me that is practically brand new and not even broke in. I paid 26,000 and worth every penny.
Kendra L.
It was pre-owned and cost a bit over 50 thousand. I have not checked its present value, but I am sure it has depreciated quite a bit.
Stephanie M.
My SUV with the options comes to around $45,000 but can go higher with more options. A great price for this SUV.
Sara P.

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Safety & Reliability

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